Barbara Jaffe, a retired NYS Supreme Court justice, wants the public to understand that judges are generally barred from defending themselves against accusations, even those based on misinformation. ( Photo: Courtesy Barbara Jaffe) Judges Face Rising Threats but Are Barred from Responding Threats leveled against judges and their families are becoming increasingly prevalent. Federal judges were targeted 457 times... Voices 18 Oct 2025 | 09:19